Indian Curry / Tandoori Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Dunedin, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25 - $35/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Permanent full-time work of at least 30 hours a week is offered to an Indian Curry / Tandoori Chef by an Indian restaurant in the Dunedin area. The chef leads lunch and dinner services and trains staff and apprentices.
Applicants should hold New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa, or be eligible for sponsorship under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme. It is a role for someone who enjoys both the stove and the leadership side of a kitchen. Training younger cooks is as important as the cooking itself.
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Key Responsibilities
- Run busy lunch and dinner services, alone or with the team, while supervising and training kitchen staff and apprentices in cooking techniques and menu preparation
- Meet New Zealand food safety rules in preparation, presentation and hygiene
- Contribute to the menu and suggest new dishes
- Keep stock under control, cut waste and hold costs down
- Talk clearly with customers and staff and help build a positive team
Requirements & Eligibility
- A minimum of 2 years as a chef or in a more senior kitchen job in a commercial kitchen
- Strong leadership, communication and organisational capabilities, with the capability to work efficiently under pressure and keep quality consistent
- Flexibility to work public holidays, weekends, evenings and mornings
- Commitment to long-term employment
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